PATIENT & VISITOR INFORMATION

Our staff is trained and dedicated to providing the highest standards of personal care and privacy for each of our patients. We want your time with us to be as comfortable as possible.

COVID/INFECTION PREVENTION GUIDELINES

Your safety remains our highest priority at LSSH.  We continue to follow the most current guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID and other infectious diseases.  Below is a summary of the expectations for all visitors and healthcare workers that enter LSSH.

MASKING

Masking is recommended for your protection 

SCREENING

Everyone will be screened upon entry to LSSH for symptoms of illness, including:

  • Fever greater than or equal to 100.4°F
  • Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion that differs from their typical seasonal allergies
  • Body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of smell/taste
  • Vomiting/Diarrhea
  • Active COVID infection/pending testing or recent close contact exposure

 

 PRE-OPERATIVE TESTING

Preoperative COVID-19 testing is performed at the request of your physician.

 SOCIAL DISTANCING

Everyone is encouraged to maintain adequate social distance (6 feet or more) when appropriate

VACCINES

We strongly encourage everyone in Acadiana to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated.  Unvaccinated individuals are at a substantially higher risk for developing severe symptoms that may require hospitalization. Please help us slow the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases for ourselves, our community, and the entire Louisiana healthcare system.

 

Please contact LSSH at 769-4100 if you have any questions.

Confidential Information

We are committed to confidentiality concerning personal and medical information and providing you with the best health care possible. If you have special needs for confidentiality, please let our staff know as soon as possible. Our Medical Records department will require your authorization for release of any medical records, except in the case of transfer to another health care facility, or as required by law or third party payment contract.

Preparing for Surgery

Please call (337) 769-4100 to schedule an appointment with our Preadmit Department. Although an appointment is not necessary, you may have to wait if one is not scheduled. If our hours of operation do not fit your needs, please call and we will arrange a time that fits into your schedule.

During Your Stay

Available at Your Convenience

The Health Portal makes time-consuming tasks simple…a few clicks, and you’re done. Access health information online, versus over the phone or in person.

You Choose When and Where

Access to the Health Portal is on your schedule, whether at home, on vacation, or at another medical office. Use the online Health Portal from anywhere from your smartphone or tablet 24X7, without waiting.

Keep Your Family in the Loop

You can connect with your providers and keep your family informed at the same time. Give authorized family members access to your health information.

  • Enroll

    Thank you for choosing Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital for your care. Our Health Portal helps you stay connected and play an active role in your health care. Click here to enroll.

  • Access

    You will receive an email with access information including a one-time user name and passcode. Click on the link in the email to access the Health Portal. Using the information in the email log in and change your username and password. Accept Terms and Conditions.

  • Explore

    Now that you are signed up, you can access the Health Portal at any time using your new user name and password. Check your information for accuracy and use it to play an active role in your health care.

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